Fighting for
Freedom of Attention
Modern social media hijacks our attention and sells it to the highest bidder.
It's time to reclaim our autonomy and learn to live better with the internet.
Social media addiction is the biggest crisis of our time.
Our values, relationships, and institutions are bending under the weight of a digital world that promises connection and convenience but instead leaves us less happy, less aware, and ultimately less free. It exploits our psychology to warp reality, fuel extremism, and undermine authentic human connection. We must change our tools and our habits — or watch ourselves and our society get hollowed out by them.
April 2025
Survey: When It Comes to Social Media, Young Adults Want Agency Above All
A new survey conducted by YouGov for Civic Attention finds that majorities of Americans express concern about the role of the platforms in our lives and say they want more agency and autonomy when it comes to how they use them — but none more than young adults.
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Our mission is to help individuals and communities understand and break free from this destructive cycle of digital dependency and reclaim their autonomy, well-being, and resilience. By revealing the forces that profit from hooking and manipulating us, championing better tools and habits, and empowering people to reclaim control of their attention, we aim to create a future where the digital world enhances our humanity and freedom instead of eroding them.